SK Innovation inks six-year agreement with Glencore for cobalt supply

Petroleum refining company SK Innovation has signed a six-year agreement with global mining and commodities trader Glencore for up to 30 000 t of cobalt contained in hydroxide between 2020 and 2025. SK Innovation on Wednesday said it had secured the supply of a metal core to battery production and which is in short supply. The company said it “stands ready” to produce the batteries required to meet the significant anticipated battery demand.